Estimator- Civil, Wet Utilities - Water, Sewer & Storm

About the role

PURIS operates across North America as the largest independent trenchless rehabilitation provider with 900+ employees dedicated to building lasting infrastructure with smart, sustainable resource management. The PURIS Family of Companies provide trenchless renewal solutions in the water, wastewater, and stormwater markets. Our environmentally friendly solutions work within the existing infrastructure to save time, minimize environmental impact, and cause fewer community disruptions. With an unrivaled toolbox of technologies, PURIS has the RIGHT solution for each project.

Responsibilities

• Create and promote a safety program that provides for a safe work environment that meets or exceeds the company’s Annual Incident Goal, and foster a culture that expects participation at all levels
• Create and/or foster a quality culture that recognizes the affect of quality on all operations, and takes steps necessary to provide a product or service that is a source of pride for our workers, and pleasing to our customers
• Analyze and compile estimate data that impact the cost of labor, materials, equipment requirements, location and other factors to ensure a high quality and timely estimate
• Review drawings, specifications and proposed project site conditions; record findings and solicit input from field operations to include in final project estimate
• Analyze alternative solutions and construction methods to increase competitiveness of the bid
• Review “take-off” quantities to ensure accuracy of data used in estimates
• Utilize existing cost history as a check to complete estimate
• Apply mathematical calculations requiring advanced analytical processes to ensure logically estimated costs are accurate
• Present estimate and participate in bid reviews with senior management to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Communicate with owners, subcontractors, public and private entities to ensure competitiveness
• Communicate estimate bid information to field operations at pre-construction meetings to ensure understanding of scope of job and critical means and methods of construction
• Develop and maintain business relationships to increase bid opportunities in the regional market
• Supervise, direct and mentor estimating staff to ensure individual development and company standards are met
• Participate in and/or lead Design-build preconstruction services to ensure high quality, competitive estimates and schedules
• Participate in and/or lead means and method discussions, being the catalyst to drive creative thinking and innovative ideas that distinguishes a successful estimate

Requirements

Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), AGTEK Take-off and Primavera Scheduling software. 5+ years of estimating experience. Experience managing or leading teams. Advanced knowledge of Estimating software. Advanced knowledge of civil engineering principles. Advanced knowledge of construction principles and equipment capabilities. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Advanced knowledge of agency (U)DBE requirements. Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or equivalent related work experience.

Qualifications

Subject to outside working conditions. At times will be working around large construction equipment, must be safety conscious.

Benefits

Comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes medical/Rx, dental, vision, critical illness and accident insurance, and short-term disability. Several 100% company-paid benefits including: Life Insurance, Long-term disability, Employee assistance program, Bonus program, 401(k) savings plan with company match, Generous PTO, 10 paid holidays, Tuition reimbursement, Career advancement opportunities.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD